Vitalina Rybakova is a Rome-based still life photographer with a focus on advertising, cosmetic and liquid photography for both advertising and editorial clients. She uses classic and modern techniques in her work.

With a passion for cosmetics, beverages and high speed photography, Vitalina's dynamic lighting and product styling create a sense of motion and energy through her portfolio.

She enjoys testing new techniques in photography. She also likes to retouch as much as possible on her own, to offer the client a fully integrated service.

Contesti is an established full-service photographic agency based in Italy.

''We represent some of the most renowned international photographers and we are specialised in managing all the aspects of the production (location manager, stylist, make-up artist, video-maker, set designer, etc) , offering the expertise of a team of professionals and always finding the best solutions tailored to your needs.

We think that teamwork and problem-solving skills, along with a positive attitude and the desire to break the monotony and to create something unique, are what distinguished our offer and helped us to create long-lasting relationships with both brands and creative agencies.

Our clients list includes: FCA Group, Fiat 500, Maserati, Jeep, Lancia, Volkswagen, Artsana, Chicco, Luisa Spagnoli, Lines, Vino Trento Doc, Asti Doc, Fideuram Bank, Technogym, Veronesi Group, Prosciutto San Daniele, I Coloniali – Morris Group, Altemasi, AIA (Gruppo Veronesi), Comau, Audi, Euromaster, Bata, 7Seven and many more.

 We are always open for new challenges, so tell us yours.''

Pixelheads is a creative studio based in Italy, specialised in CGI production and post-production, creative photo retouching, advertising still visuals, and pre-production visualisation.

Pixelheads team is made of digital artists with many years of experience in CGI / VFX / motion graphics production with a particular focus on CGI food and tabletop production in which they have focused on in recent years.  

The team works for both local and worldwide clients (United Kingdom, Germany, Romania, Brasil, Mexico) and their works have won several awards like ADCI and MK awards. 

Pixelheads has worked with several international advertising and communication agencies such as TBWA, JWT, Leo Burnett, Y&R, Publicis, Havas and for many major clients such as Unilever, Opel, Nissan, Tim, Johnson & Johnson, Poste Italiane, Eni, Philip Morris, Fendi, Ferrero, Ford, Sky and many others.

Welcome to Showcase Italy, brought to you by Production Paradise. This issue features some of the leading creatives and companies working out of Italy.

More creative professionals and facilities for photographic and film production are available in our Rome (Photo / Film) and Milan (Photo / Film) directories.

Brands and publications including Bulgari, BMW, Nike, Alfa, Maserati, Peroni, CitiBank, Coca - Cola, Dior, Decathlon, Harper's Bazaar, Liu Jo, L'Officiel, and Unilever among others, have trusted these professionals with their latest advertising campaigns and editorial shoots.

Be sure to catch our recommended events:

• Ragusa Foto Festival 2020–21. Until 29th August in various locations in Ragusa.
• Toiletpaper & Martin Parr - exhibition brings together the British photographer Martin Parr and the two creators of the TOILETPAPER magazine, Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari, for a hypnotic itinerary in the heart of a visual repertoire overflowing with colors. Until 31st October at Villa Médicis, Rome. 
• MIA Fair - international photography fair. From 7th to 10th October at SUPERSTUDIO MAXI, Milan. 

Our cover image was shot by Emilio Tini, represented by Tristan Godefroy.

MM Productions has the flexibility to produce for every need at prices far below expectation, working with clients of all sizes for international advertising, local below-the-line or catalogue projects.

"Italy is our home, so come and get a slice of Italian style in your productions! We’ll reveal the secrets of the world’s most outstanding locations."

Clients include Martini, PayPal, ACEA, Gucci, Longines, Bulgari, Chottani, MEXX, BMW, Infiniti, Mercedes, DHL, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Zanussi, Valentino, Liu Jo, Breil, Diesel, TIM, Mephisto, Next, Casall, L’Officiel Hommes, Elle, Vogue and Maxim.

MM Productions also produces social campaigns, music videos and commercials.

Fabrizio Piscopo’s pictures have been recently published by L’Officiel Lithuania: a selection is featured in this edition of Showcase Magazine.

He is a free-spirited photographer with the aim of enabling people to dream thanks to the images he creates.

In his constant search for inspiration, he wants to explore, feel and comprehend the collective unconscious and the human sensations, so that he can infuse and mold them in his shots. His intention is to understand the matter of which objects and people are made, and to shape it in his photos. 

In the industry for the past six years, he is based in Milan and he has shot in many locations like New York, Dubai, and Cannes. His editorial works are published in print and online fashion magazines (L’Officiel, Dreamingless, Elegant, Kodd, Huf, Fruk, The Model Magazine) and his pictures have been featured by some of the industry leading magazines and newspapers (Top Gear, Il Sole 24 ore, QN Quotidiano Nazionale, Il Giornale, automoto.it, Business People Magazine, Industriaitaliana.it, art tribune).

He has been hired for national and international campaigns by brands like Nestlé, Dallara, Illa, Giannini, Vitality’s and many others.

"Adhering to strict Covid-19 protocols, Etna Productions facilitates film and photo productions in Italy – even in these unusual times. 

When travel restrictions, social distancing, and hygiene precautions reshape our industry, Etna Productions can handle different aspects of each production; from financing and co-production advice, cost containment, budgeting, and scheduling, and providing expertise in selecting appropriate locations.

To satisfy the client’s new needs, from 2021, we offer remote shooting services with the latest up-to-date technology and super-fast internet connection—no need to leave your office to work on your next project. 

Besides Sicily, we focus on production locations throughout Liguria, including the Italian Riviera, alongside Puglia, and other iconic locations in Italy.

We are ready to handle any requirements for shooting in Italy, particularly in Sicily, Puglia, and Liguria.  

To find out more about working with us, please contact us here or call Peppe at +39 347 354 9960."

"All of us are passing through an unexpected time but we love to believe that this is simply another challenge that we must face with our warmest smiles and a lot of hand sanitizer gel!"

With more than 15 years of experience in international productions, Lule Production is a full service company based in Italy.

The company manages all aspects of a production, from the budgeting to a specifc location scouting. Finding the best models for a shoot is also a speciality.

For each production the company chooses only the best and most qualifed professional freelancers, creating a team of professionals that works in unison.

A successful combination of advertising and fashion is its hallmark.

1806 Agency is a creative representation agency and production house, based in Italy but operating worldwide with partnerships in Asia.

''We have 20 years of experience but at the same time we are in continuous evolution. Our mission is to find everytime new solutions for our clients. We believe in new technologies such as digital interactive, VFX, XR immersive media VR, AR, MR, virtual production, next generation real-time creative production studio, but we also love photography and classic video production.

Some of our clients: Telecom Italia, Sky TV, Vodafone, Carrera, Gucci, Barilla, Lavazza, Ferrari, Samsonite, Toyota, BMW, IKEA, Fendi, Armani, Prada, Hogan, Audi, Huawei and the best worldwide networks.''

Superstudio Più is a unique, modern and poly-functional location in the heart of Milan, offering more than 10 flexible studios with daylight, blackout and outdoor options. 

The variously-sized spaces, covering a total area of 10.000 sqm with a 12-meters-high ceiling, are perfect as photo shooting, cinema, television and music sets and for any use of wide and comfortable surfaces, easy to set up and reach with accessible to trucks.

Central location, private parking area, subway MM Porta Genova stop close by and upload / unload areas for trucks. All spaces are air-conditioned, independent but still connected to each other. Possibility to use electrical energy up to maximum 600 kw, security vault and a wide storehouse in the basement with goods lift. 24/7 concierge service.

''Our staff provide full-service support to professional photographers, agencies and any other events operator with furniture, techniques and tailor-made structures.

We do everything possible for the best outcome of every production.''

Latest productions in Superstudio: Giorgio Armani, Emporio Armani, Armani Junior, Lines, Maserati, MFF Chiara Ferragni cover, Discovery Channel, Elisabetta Franchi, CC Tapis, Gaelle, CP Company, Nike, Istituto Secoli, and more.